BA Health and Human Services/MSW Social Work
Fast-track your social work career
The combined Health and Human Services and Social Work degree prepares you to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. You'll build a foundation in human behavior and community services before advancing into graduate social work education, where you'll gain specialized knowledge and field experience for professional practice.
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- Complete both your bachelor's and master's degrees in five-years (3+2), one year less than the traditional route
- Choose between a concentration in Child and Family Studies, Community Mental Health or Social Gerontology before continuing into the MSW program
- Develop research and program evaluation skills while completing internships or other applied experiences that strengthen your graduate school preparation
- Complete supervised field education through the MSW program, with practicum opportunities available across UB's network of more than 600 partner agencies
Health and Human Services
- Human behavior, social systems, family dynamics, and community services
- Nonprofit leadership and human services administration skills
- Program evaluation and research methods
- A macro-level perspective on systemic challenges before you enter the MSW program
- Internships and volunteer experiences that help you discover your passion and specialization
Social Work
Choose from specialized areas including:
- Child and Family Services
- Community Organizing
- Clinical Practice
- Gerontology/Aging Services
- Policy Development
- Trauma and Human Rights
Students apply to the undergraduate and graduate portions of the programs separately. Students may apply to the Social Work graduate program during their junior year, but must complete the BA in Health and Human Services before starting the MSW during their senrior year.
Acceptance to the Health and Human Services major does not guarantee admission to the 3+2 program. Admission is highly competitive.
Graduates of the BA/MSW program are prepared to work as:
- Case manager
- Child welfare specialist
- Community program director
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Medical/healthcare social worker
- Mental health and substance abuse counselor
- Nonprofit organization leadership
- Policy analyst and advocate
- Researcher and program evaluator
- School social worker or counselor
Have questions? Please contact us by emailing ssicdp@buffalo.edu or call our main office at (716) 645-2247